Five Minutes Spare

Russell Brand: BBC and Channel 4 investigate allegationsComedian Russell Brand has denied sexual assault allegations, with scrutiny also on the TV business. BBC News – UK

Ken Paxton: Texas Attorney General acquitted of corruption chargesDonald Trump ally Ken Paxton is acquitted in an impeachment process that divided Republicans. BBC News – US & Canada

Libya floods: A barren wasteland with a lingering smell of deathWith lives in Libya washed away, anger mounts as people ask why they were told to stay at home. BBC News – Africa

Train drivers announce two more strike daysThe Aslef union announces its latest industrial action in the long-running row over pay and conditions. BBC News – Business

UK, France and Germany to keep nuclear sanctions on IranThe three nations say Iran is in breach of the 2015 nuclear deal by producing enriched uranium. BBC News – Middle East

Ovidio Guzmán-López: El Chapo's son extradited to the USOvidio Guzmán-López is suspected of being one of the leaders of the notorious Sinaloa cartel. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean

Luis Rubiales given Spanish restraining order over World Cup kissProsecutors asked the court to bar Spain’s ex-football president from approaching player Jenni Hermoso. BBC News – Europe

American bully XLs to be banned as dog attack victim namedIt comes after a man died following a suspected American XL bully attack in Walsall on Thursday. BBC News – UK

US special counsel Jack Smith asks judge to place gag order on Donald TrumpThe order, if approved, would set limits on what Mr Trump can say about his election meddling case. BBC News – US & Canada

Buthelezi funeral: South Africans mull legacy of divisive Zulu leaderMangosuthu Buthelezi has been granted a state funeral but the debate over his legacy reopens wounds. BBC News – Africa